Civilian Review

Guam Community Police Review Commission

GCPRC

67/100

Summary

Seven-member all-civilian commission (§78103) receiving and independently investigating misconduct complaints against Guam Police Department employees, including excessive force and custody deaths (§78108). Investigations conducted by civilian Independent Special Attorneys and Investigators (§78113). Commission issues findings of fact and, when the Chief of Police's disciplinary decision is disputed, the Commission's final determination is binding and not subject to reversal by the Chief (§78119). Full subpoena and compel-testimony powers (§78115). Government agencies must cooperate under penalty of misdemeanor (§78117). Annual report required (§78124). Budget appropriated by I Liheslaturan Guåhan (§78109).

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 67/100 (good)
67/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentMixed (multi-branch)
Term length3 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerYes
Compel testimonyYes
Records accessFull access
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Community Partnership for Police Accountability Law of 1999
Citation
10 GCA §§ 78101–78126
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

Guam